Tim Walz actually said...

"This will have to include the Pentagon's budget, the largest agency in the federal government."

"We are grateful to the Members of Congress who signed onto a letter circulated by Congressmen Tim Walz and Steve King."

"I have often said that I am the strongest supporter of the VA and, because of that, I will be the strongest critic."

"I hope that this hearing will demonstrate the steps that the VA has taken to make bonuses about rewarding excellence, not about helping friends or family."